ParenTween Connection Talks

Sarah Kennedy joins us to talk about the ABCs of LGBTQIA+. She herself has walked the path of supporting a transgender teen, and she now helps other families who are navigating the same waters.

Listen in as she offers down-to-earth insights that will make even the most unfamiliar ear feel comfortable in uncharted territory. She helps listeners understand LGBTQIA+ meanings, the difference between gender and sexuality, and some basics about how to support a child, teen, or tween as they come out of the closet.

Learn about Sarah in all these places:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahkennedycoaching/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahkennedycoaching/

Lisa Lewis is a freelance journalist turned teen sleep authority. As the parent of teens, she found herself unexpectedly stepping into a role to help get landmark legislation passed in California to change school start times.

Listen in to our conversation to learn more about sleep and how it impacts teen's development - and why later school start times make a huge difference in student success!

Learn more about Lisa in all these places:

Website: https://www.lisallewis.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewislisal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisalewiscommunications/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/lewislisal

Body image.

We hear about it every day, we see it in the media. And our t(w)eens see it, too. The statistics around disordered eating and body image are sobering.

But all is not lost. We CAN change the narrative for our young adults.

Listen in on the conversation we had with Nina Manolson, founder of Body-Peace Coaching. We talked about how to help your teen create a caring and positive relationship with their body, how to counteract the onslaught of idealized beauty standards, and - possibly most critically - the impact that your own relationship with your body is having on your teen and how to shift it.

Learn about Nina in all these places:

You say, “WHY WON’T YOU TALK TO ME?”, "I’m really concerned about...", "I have needs and feelings too!"

They say, “WHY DON'T YOU TRUST ME?", "I'm not a little kid anymore!", "You just don't understand..."

You know those times when you and your kid are melting down, everyone is screaming or doors are slamming, and then... dead silence.

How great would it be if the relationship with your adolescent were respectful, thoughtful, and collaborative?

Listen in on the conversation we had with Amy Williams, Founder of Amy Williams Academy. We chatted about how to strengthen connections as your child matures, how to cultivate respect that goes both ways, and how positive phrasing can make a huge impact.

Learn more about Amy in all these places!!

Website: www.amywilliamsacademy.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amywilliamsacademy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amywilliamsacademy

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyjwilliams

Nate Clayberg is an economic developer who always talks about two concepts:

Through his coaching programs and Career Adventure Academy, Nate helps students of all ages find their own ikigai and then determine a path that will help them get there. In our conversation, we talk about how to start conversations with your t(w)eens about their passions and what different jobs might look like, as well as how to help them develop their own compass rather than a set pathway to a career.

Learn more about Nate and his coaching offerings at www.nateclayberg.com.

Foundations of CONNECTION: https://www.parentweenconnection.com/Foundations-of-CONNECTION/  

ParenT(w)een Village: https://www.parentweenconnection.com/ParenTween-Village/  

About ParenT(w)een Connection 

When friends of Joe & Clarissa Constantine were going through a REALLY tough patch with their then-15-year-old daughter, the mom said, 'I just wish I had other parents to talk to.' It was like a lightning bolt for Clarissa, and The ParenT(w)een Connection was born. We launched a Facebook group and within a few days had over 100 parents join - talk about proof of concept! We knew we had the potential to make a huge global impact and went to the drawing board to sketch out a vision. 

As it stands today, we have four unique but interwoven segments:  

Trusted Expert Network: Think Angie's List, but specifically featuring professionals who support families with kids between the ages of 10 and 20. If you're a parent, browse the listings to find professionals who can support you. If you're a professional, join what will become the world's largest network geared toward connecting you with other professionals who support the same clients. https://www.parentweenconnection.com/trusted-experts  

ParenT(w)een Village: Joining our Facebook group is a GREAT first step! And when you're ready for more - more community, more support, more sharing of knowledge - then it's time to join the ParenT(w)een Village. Connect more with other parents, tune into podcast livestreams as the interviews take place, access exclusive training from many of our podcast guests, join our monthly CONNECTION Calls, and more! https://www.parentweenconnection.com/ParenTween-Village/  

Local Communities: It's one thing to connect with other parents online; it's another to be able to get together in person and build even more supportive relationships. Our local communities & events will be managed by local professionals who are dedicated to cultivating relationships with parents & other professionals in their geographical area.  

ParenT(w)een Foundation: It's one thing to say, 'Hey, look at all these awesome professionals who can help you & your family.' But if finances are an obstacle to working with these pros, that's not okay in our book. We want to help you get the help you need. We're in the processing of establishing our Foundation, so stay tuned!  As we grow, it's our mission to help families avoid many of the difficulties we experienced. We want to give parents a safe place to connect with each other. We want to help you find trusted experts who can help you when you just don't know what to do on your own. We want to give you different ways to connect with your kids so you can have awesome relationships with them. We believe that the better your relationship is with the kids in your life, the happier you'll all be - and the fewer kids we'll lose to suicide. 

Follow us everywhere online through www.linktr.ee/ParenTweenConnection

Jessika Shields is a Licensed Educational Psychologist, mom of four, and Founder of Stronger Minds, Stronger Youth, where she coaches concerend parents of children with mild learning difficulties to improve their child's confidence so their child is happer and more motivated to learn. She is also the host for the Parent Them Successful podcast, providing insights and resources to help parents regarding early intervention services. Jessika has nearly 20 years of experience working with families in the K-12 school system and has helped hundreds of parents focus on strengths in order to support their child’s educational journey. She has packaged her experiences as a classroom teacher and school psychologist to serve parents at the highest level through her Building Child Confidence Through Strengths parent coaching program, where she uses her signature framework to help parents transform their child’s mindset from feeling like they're not smart enough in school to feeling confident in their ability to succeed.

Affirmations for Kids to Help Manage Difficult Situations (free download link)

https://mailchi.mp/strongermindsstrongeryouth.com/affirmations

To attend my next Building Child Confidence INTENSIVE Workshop, register at buildingchildconfidence.com

Learn more about me at jessikashields.com

Foundations of CONNECTION

About ParenT(w)een Connection 

When friends of Joe & Clarissa Constantine were going through a REALLY tough patch with their then-15-year-old daughter, the mom said, 'I just wish I had other parents to talk to.' It was like a lightning bolt for Clarissa, and The ParenT(w)een Connection was born. We knew we had the potential to make a huge global impact and went to the drawing board to sketch out a vision. 

As it stands today, we have four unique but interwoven segments: ParenT(w)een Village, Trusted Expert Network, Online Communities, and ParenT(w)een Foundation. Learn more at www.parentweenconnection.com.

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Join today's conversation with ParenTween Connection Trusted Expert and founder of Teen Esteem Academy Renee Sinning as we talk about the ABCs of teen self esteem.  

Learn more about Renee: https://www.parentweenconnection.com/Trusted-Expert-Network-Members/?member=233  

Foundations of CONNECTION: https://www.parentweenconnection.com/Foundations-of-CONNECTION/  

ParenT(w)een Village: https://www.parentweenconnection.com/ParenTween-Village/  

About ParenT(w)een Connection 

When friends of Joe & Clarissa Constantine were going through a REALLY tough patch with their then-15-year-old daughter, the mom said, 'I just wish I had other parents to talk to.' It was like a lightning bolt for Clarissa, and The ParenT(w)een Connection was born. We launched a Facebook group and within a few days had over 100 parents join - talk about proof of concept! We knew we had the potential to make a huge global impact and went to the drawing board to sketch out a vision. 

As it stands today, we have four unique but interwoven segments:  

Trusted Expert Network: Think Angie's List, but specifically featuring professionals who support families with kids between the ages of 10 and 20. If you're a parent, browse the listings to find professionals who can support you. If you're a professional, join what will become the world's largest network geared toward connecting you with other professionals who support the same clients. https://www.parentweenconnection.com/trusted-experts  

ParenT(w)een Village: Joining our Facebook group is a GREAT first step! And when you're ready for more - more community, more support, more sharing of knowledge - then it's time to join the ParenT(w)een Village. Connect more with other parents, tune into podcast livestreams as the interviews take place, access exclusive training from many of our podcast guests, join our monthly CONNECTION Calls, and more! https://www.parentweenconnection.com/ParenTween-Village/  

Local Communities: It's one thing to connect with other parents online; it's another to be able to get together in person and build even more supportive relationships. Our local communities & events will be managed by local professionals who are dedicated to cultivating relationships with parents & other professionals in their geographical area.  

ParenT(w)een Foundation: It's one thing to say, 'Hey, look at all these awesome professionals who can help you & your family.' But if finances are an obstacle to working with these pros, that's not okay in our book. We want to help you get the help you need. We're in the processing of establishing our Foundation, so stay tuned!  

As we grow, it's our mission to help families avoid many of the difficulties we experienced. We want to give parents a safe place to connect with each other. We want to help you find trusted experts who can help you when you just don't know what to do on your own. We want to give you different ways to connect with your kids so you can have awesome relationships with them. We believe that the better your relationship is with the kids in your life, the happier you'll all be - and the fewer kids we'll lose to suicide.  Follow us everywhere online through www.linktr.ee/ParenTweenConnection

On this episode, we chat with Glenn Fair of Oakmont Law Group. He's a former law enformcement officer who went to law school when he retired from his police career. He is dedicated to advocating for his clients who were injured through no fault of their own and isn't afraid to go to trial if an insurance company won't settle. Our conversation today is a follow-up to my conversation with Chris Mitchell of Mitchell Insurance Group on our last episode. Chris and I talked about the ins and outs of insuring your teenage driver. Today, Glenn and I talk about why you REALLY want to take the advice that Chris offered. 

You can reach Glenn through his firm's website at www.oakmont.law.

Foundations of CONNECTION: https://www.parentweenconnection.com/Foundations-of-CONNECTION/

ParenT(w)een Village: https://www.parentweenconnection.com/ParenTween-Village/

About ParenT(w)een Connection

When friends of Joe & Clarissa Constantine were going through a REALLY tough patch with their then-15-year-old daughter, the mom said, 'I just wish I had other parents to talk to.' It was like a lightning bolt for Clarissa, and The ParenT(w)een Connection was born. We launched a Facebook group and within a few days had over 100 parents join - talk about proof of concept! We knew we had the potential to make a huge global impact and went to the drawing board to sketch out a vision. As it stands today, we have four unique but interwoven segments:

Trusted Expert Network: Think Angie's List, but specifically featuring professionals who support families with kids between the ages of 10 and 20. If you're a parent, browse the listings to find professionals who can support you. If you're a professional, join what will become the world's largest network geared toward connecting you with other professionals who support the same clients. https://www.parentweenconnection.com/trusted-experts

ParenT(w)een Village: Joining our Facebook group is a GREAT first step! And when you're ready for more - more community, more support, more sharing of knowledge - then it's time to join the ParenT(w)een Village. Connect more with other parents, tune into podcast livestreams as the interviews take place, access exclusive training from many of our podcast guests, join our monthly CONNECTION Calls, and more! https://www.parentweenconnection.com/ParenTween-Village/

Local Communities: It's one thing to connect with other parents online; it's another to be able to get together in person and build even more supportive relationships. Our local communities & events will be managed by local professionals who are dedicated to cultivating relationships with parents & other professionals in their geographical area.

ParenT(w)een Foundation: It's one thing to say, 'Hey, look at all these awesome professionals who can help you & your family.' But if finances are an obstacle to working with these pros, that's not okay in our book. We want to help you get the help you need. We're in the processing of establishing our Foundation, so stay tuned!

As we grow, it's our mission to help families avoid many of the difficulties we experienced. We want to give parents a safe place to connect with each other. We want to help you find trusted experts who can help you when you just don't know what to do on your own. We want to give you different ways to connect with your kids so you can have awesome relationships with them. We believe that the better your relationship is with the kids in your life, the happier you'll all be - and the fewer kids we'll lose to suicide.

Follow us everywhere online through www.linktr.ee/ParenTweenConnection

On this episode we're joined by Chris Mitchell of Mitchell Insurance Group (www.migcolorado.com). We talk about a variety of factors that impact how much it's going to cost to insure a teenage driver. Listen in, and then make sure to listen to our next episode, featuring Glenn Fair, personal injury attorney at Oakmont Law Group. together, Chris & Glenn offer a ton of insight about what you need to consider when it comes to letting your teen take the wheel.

Foundations of CONNECTION: https://www.parentweenconnection.com/Foundations-of-CONNECTION/  

ParenT(w)een Village: https://www.parentweenconnection.com/ParenTween-Village/  

About ParenT(w)een Connection 

When friends of Joe & Clarissa Constantine were going through a REALLY tough patch with their then-15-year-old daughter, the mom said, 'I just wish I had other parents to talk to.' It was like a lightning bolt for Clarissa, and The ParenT(w)een Connection was born. We launched a Facebook group and within a few days had over 100 parents join - talk about proof of concept! We knew we had the potential to make a huge global impact and went to the drawing board to sketch out a vision. 

As it stands today, we have four unique but interwoven segments:  

Trusted Expert Network: Think Angie's List, but specifically featuring professionals who support families with kids between the ages of 10 and 20. If you're a parent, browse the listings to find professionals who can support you. If you're a professional, join what will become the world's largest network geared toward connecting you with other professionals who support the same clients. https://www.parentweenconnection.com/trusted-experts  

ParenT(w)een Village: Joining our Facebook group is a GREAT first step! And when you're ready for more - more community, more support, more sharing of knowledge - then it's time to join ParenT(w)een Village. Community, advance access to podcasts, CONNECTION Calls, and more! Join us!

Local Communities: It's one thing to connect with other parents online; it's another to be able to get together in person and build even more supportive relationships. Our local communities & events will be managed by local professionals who are dedicated to cultivating relationships with parents & other professionals in their geographical area.  

ParenT(w)een Foundation: It's one thing to say, 'Hey, look at all these awesome professionals who can help you & your family.' But if finances are an obstacle to working with these pros, that's not okay in our book. We want to help you get the help you need. We're in the processing of establishing our Foundation, so stay tuned!  As we grow, it's our mission to help families avoid many of the difficulties we experienced. We want to give parents a safe place to connect with each other. We want to help you find trusted experts who can help you when you just don't know what to do on your own. We want to give you different ways to connect with your kids so you can have awesome relationships with them. We believe that the better your relationship is with the kids in your life, the happier you'll all be - and the fewer kids we'll lose to suicide.  

Follow us everywhere online through www.linktr.ee/ParenTweenConnection

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Kat Reese, Life Coach: I began working with kids while attending college. I knew I wanted to help people find their purpose because I wished someone would have helped me. As a teen, I always struggled with knowing if I was making the right decisions and having someone to help me through the tough times.  After years of working with children and their families, I got my Master’s in Psychology, emphasis on Life Coaching. I have been trained in many modalities to help people recognize what their body is telling them and how to use those messages to guide them down the right path. I have helped kids become independent in their environment and helped build their self-confidence to go after their goals.  https://embracechangewithkat.com/ 

Foundations of CONNECTION 

ParenT(w)een University

About ParenT(w)een Connection 

When friends of Joe & Clarissa Constantine were going through a REALLY tough patch with their then-15-year-old daughter, the mom said, 'I just wish I had other parents to talk to.' It was like a lightning bolt for Clarissa, and The ParenT(w)een Connection was born. We launched a Facebook group and within a few days had over 100 parents join - talk about proof of concept! We knew we had the potential to make a huge global impact and went to the drawing board to sketch out a vision. 

As it stands today, we have four unique but interwoven segments: 

Trusted Expert Network: Think Angie's List, but specifically featuring professionals who support families with kids between the ages of 10 and 20. If you're a parent, browse the listings to find professionals who can support you. If you're a professional, join what will become the world's largest network geared toward connecting you with other professionals who support the same clients.  

ParenT(w)een University: Joining our Facebook group is a GREAT first step! And when you're ready for more - more community, more support, more education - then it's time to 'enroll' in ParenT(w)een University. We'll eventually have ParenT(w)een University 101 through 401, and we'll build the 'school' as we grow. 

Local Communities: It's one thing to connect with other parents online; it's another to be able to get together in person and build even more supportive relationships. Our local communities & events will be managed by local professionals who are dedicated to cultivating relationships with parents & other professionals in their geographical area.  

ParenT(w)een Foundation: It's one thing to say, 'Hey, look at all these awesome professionals who can help you & your family.' But if finances are an obstacle to working with these pros, that's not okay in our book. We want to help you get the help you need. We're in the processing of establishing our Foundation, so stay tuned!  

As we grow, it's our mission to help families avoid many of the difficulties we experienced. We want to give parents a safe place to connect with each other. We want to help you find trusted experts who can help you when you just don't know what to do on your own. We want to give you different ways to connect with your kids so you can have awesome relationships with them. We believe that the better your relationship is with the kids in your life, the happier you'll all be - and the fewer kids we'll lose to suicide.  Follow us everywhere online through www.linktr.ee/ParenTweenConnection